Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with delicious chocolate, enhanced by the rich flavor of brown butter.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter Browned
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg At room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk At room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Plus more flaky sea salt for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Or roughly chopped chocolate
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the butter in a small saucepan and set it over medium-low heat. Stir and scrape the butter every 10 to 15 seconds until it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty smell, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix well with a spatula.
- Add the egg, extra egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until no streaks of flour remain. The dough should be soft and not sticky.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and let it soften for about 20 minutes. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, placing it on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 13 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and the center is soft. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Enjoy these cookies warm, ideally with a glass of cold milk or alongside ice cream for a dessert sandwich. Chilling the dough enhances flavor and texture, so be sure to do it! Watch the baking time as ovens vary.